Muse Science Magazine for Kids - April 2020

Ventriloquism 101

The magic and science of 'throwing' a voice

DO ROBOTS BELONG ON THE STAGE?

WE ARE GETTING USED TO HAVING ROBOTS IN OUR HOMES, STORES, AND FACTORIES. What about onstage? In fact, the word robot comes from a play.

DON'T LET STAGE FRIGHT STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT

It's the opening night of your school's production of Peter Pan-and, as it happens, your theater debut. After rehearsing for weeks, you're prepared to hook your audience's attention as the wily Captain Hook.

Making Music -and History

THE NEW YORK YOUTH SYMPHONY'S PERSISTENCE DURING THE PANDEMIC PAYS OFF, BIG TIME.

PEAK PERFORMANCE

The use of cutting-edge sports science in elite ballet dancing

Thiago Soares

FROM SILLY CLOWN TO BALLET SUPERSTAR

BARNU AND BAILEY GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH

Joel Jeske knew he wanted to be a clown when he was 12 years old. Now he can make crowds laugh with just the quirk of an eyebrow.

Something Magical

THE SCIENCE OF SPECIAL EFFECTS IN 'HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD'

Who Invited You? - When Species 'Invade'

Marauding camels from Afghanistan, India, and the Middle East overrun Australia. The "invaders" flatten fences, topple into wells, and devour native plants. Meanwhile, toxic toads originally from Central and South America multiply without mercy and poison Aussie critters to near-extinction.

COULD DRONE TECHNOLOGY RAPIDLY REPLANT FORESTS AFTER WILDFIRES?

HEALTHY FORESTS PROVIDE HABITATS FOR WILDLIFE, KEEP OUR AIR AND WATER CLEAN, AND HELP SLOW DOWN CLIMATE CHANGE.